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When temperatures drop, diesel owners start to feel it—hard starts, rough idling, gelling fuel, and reduced power. Cold weather creates the perfect storm for diesel engine problems, but the right fuel additive can prevent all of them.
If you’re running a diesel truck, skid steer, generator, tractor, or equipment in cold conditions, AMSOIL diesel additives are one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to protect your investment.
Let’s break down why.
❄️ 1. Cold Weather Causes Diesel Fuel to Gel
Diesel naturally contains paraffin wax. In warm weather it’s harmless, but when temperatures fall, that wax begins to solidify. This leads to:
- Plugged fuel filters
- Fuel line blockages
- Hard or impossible starts
- Stalling under load
AMSOIL Diesel All-In-One and Cold Flow additives stop this by dropping the cold-filter-plugging point (CFPP), keeping fuel flowing freely even in extreme temperatures.
Result: No more “won’t start” mornings.
🔥 2. Better Combustion = More Power & Cleaner Operation
Cold engines burn fuel less efficiently, creating smoke, hesitation, and poor throttle response.
AMSOIL diesel additives contain powerful detergents that:
- Clean injectors
- Restore lost horsepower
- Improve fuel atomization
- Reduce rough idle
Your engine runs smoother and starts easier, even at sub-zero temps.
🛡️ 3. Lubricity Protects Your Fuel System
Today’s ultra-low-sulfur diesel (ULSD) lacks natural lubrication. That leads to:
- Excessive wear on pumps
- Worn injectors
- Costly repairs
AMSOIL adds the lubricity your fuel is missing, protecting expensive components.
Think of it like putting premium oil in your fuel system.
🧊 4. Removes Water — the #1 Enemy in Winter
Cold temperatures cause condensation in your tank, which creates:
- Frozen fuel lines
- Injector damage
- Rust inside the tank
- Microbial growth (“diesel algae”)
AMSOIL additives disperse water, breaking it up so it safely burns off instead of freezing or damaging components.
💰 5. Improved Fuel Economy & Longer Engine Life
A clean, well-lubricated fuel system burns less fuel and produces more power.
Customers commonly report:
- Better MPG
- Faster throttle response
- Fewer regen cycles
- Extended injector life
Using an additive costs only a few dollars per tank — but can save thousands in repairs.
🚚 6. Which AMSOIL Diesel Additive Should You Use?
✔️ Diesel All-In-One (winter essential)
- Anti-gel
- Lubricity boost
- Injector cleaner
- Water dispersant
- Cetane boost
Perfect for everyday winter driving.
✔️ Diesel Cold Flow (extreme cold)
- Lowers CFPP dramatically
- Prevents gelling in severe climates
Use this when temps dip below 0°F.
✔️ Diesel Injector Clean + Cetane Boost (year-round performance)
- Cleans heavy deposits
- Improves power
- Boosts MPG
⭐ Conclusion: A Small Additive Makes a Big Difference
Your diesel engine is one of the biggest investments you own.
Using AMSOIL additives — especially in winter — is a low-cost way to:
- Prevent gelling
- Improve cold starting
- Protect injectors and fuel pumps
- Reduce downtime
- Extend engine life
If you depend on your diesel, AMSOIL keeps it running strong no matter how cold it gets.
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